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Pearson Laser-focused on College and Career Readiness with iPad Apps, Online Learning, Data-Driven Platforms at ISTE 2011; Ed-Tech Solutions Assist Schools in Transition to Common Core State Standards

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 27, 2011 - College and career readiness is center stage at Pearson’s exhibits for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference that begins today in Philadelphia. For three days, conference attendees from around the world can test-drive Pearson’s full array of data-driven platform solutions; powerful and engaging mobile apps and games; professional development; next-generation assessment; and online education—including curriculum programs aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Online Learning Exchange™ (OLE) – Pearson’s new media-rich, reliable web-based destination for K-12 teachers to create their own customized lessons. OLE can supplement any curriculum and brings together tools for teachers to aggregate their own content, quality third-party resources, and numerous digital assets from Pearson’s instructional materials — all tagged by subject, grade, and educational standard.

Teacher Compass Suite – streamlined teacher observations and personalized professional development plans for each teacher.

Pearson professional development strategies for engaging students with technology-rich lessons, instructional techniques for teaching struggling learners literacy skills, and best practices for implementing formative effective assessment.

A+RISE – A series of daily, just-in-time instructional strategies and videos to improve the academic and content achieve¬ment of English language learners.

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About Pearson Pearson has as its mission to work side-by-side with states, districts, teachers, students and parents to ensure that every child is prepared for college and career (NYSE: PSO). http://www.pearsoned.com

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